Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Monday, January 21, 2019
Davido’s ‘Fall’ Is Finally Catching On in the U.S., But bigger it should be…
So it’s unusual that “Fall,” a springy, 19-month-old track from the Nigerian singer davido, is currently gaining traction on the airwaves. The growth has been gradual: 482 plays to date, spread across 36 stations, according to Nielsen BDS, which tracks radio activity. BDS reports that four new stations added “Fall” into rotation last week.
The Nigerian style of music known as Afrobeats has quietly entranced a large swathe of the world’s population. “Pretty much every song on pop radio [in the U.K. now] is sort of a Mr. Eazi-style, chill, afrobeats [track],” the producer Riton told Rolling Stone last year. But Nigerian singers have not yet established a foothold Stateside, despite well-received, afrobeats-dusted singles from established stars like Drake and Janet Jackson.
Those are admittedly not huge numbers — for comparison’s sake, Post Malone’s new single “Wow” grew by 1,700 plays last week alone. But listeners who hear “Fall” are scrambling to find their phones: It was one of the Top 100 most Shazam’d singles in America this week. In New York City, “Fall” was a Top 10 record on Shazam. And in Atlanta, another crucial market, only two tracks were getting more Shazam activity than DaVido’s.
Eliciting that level of interest in America is no small feat for an African singer. Columbia signed “Pana,” a 2016 single from Tekno, but wasn’t able to transform it into a U.S. hit. RCA signed Wizkid, the guest on Drake’s “One Dance,” but hasn’t been able to get a hit either. (RCA is also working with DaVido now.) Burna Boy, another Nigerian singer with impressive talent, is now affiliated with Atlantic, but his “Rock Your Body” didn’t reach a wide audience in America.
That has nothing to do with the music — “Pana” and “Rock Your Body” are both indelible polyrhythmic pop songs, wonderfully weightless next to the lead-footed trap that currently dominates both rap and pop radio in America. But the machinery that creates hits in the U.S. remains conservative, even in the supposedly “new” era brought on by streaming.
Mainstream “urban” radio usually won’t play Latin trap next to American trap, even if the same producers worked on both tracks, or pivot from hard hip-hop into soft R&B. Meanwhile, pop radio tries hard to ignore viral rap records, which programmers characterize as “pretty extreme,” in favor of bizarre but ostensibly more palatable concoctions by Panic! at the Disco or Marshmello. Even some Top 40 programmers are confused by this tendency: “I don’t know when everybody’s gonna get it through their heads that we can’t just keep forcing these pop songs that nobody likes down everybody’s throat,” Nathan Graham toldRolling Stone last year.
Radio also depends on a favor system of sorts: Artists play station concerts, stop by for interviews and record drops to help get their music onto the air. This is costly for artists without American passports. “To work the U.S. is big money — even getting music onto radio in New York alone might cost you upwards of $100 or $200 grand,” the Nigerian star Mr. Eazi explained to Rolling Stone last year. That’s another reason why, “at the end of the day, nobody has properly broken an African act in the U.S.”
It’s too early to tell if DaVido can establish a new path from Nigeria to the American airwaves — his team only recently started “attacking US radio properly,” according to an email from the singer’s manager, Asa Asika. But there’s no denying that when listeners hear DaVido’s music, they are immediately compelled to figure out who sings it. And that’s not just the case with “Fall.” This week New Yorkers were also trying to determine who steals the show on local rapper Casanova’s new single “2am” (Shazaming Top 25). Surprise — it’s DaVido. He is also the artist behind the 2017 track “If,” which is Shazaming Top 50 in New York.
DaVido’s success appears to be a boon for other Nigerian artists as well. Afro B’s “Drogba (Joanna)” was even higher than “Fall” on New York Shazam this week. If more radio programmers are willing to give these artists a chance, they may be pleasantly surprised by the results.
Casanova & Soulja Boy Quickly End Beef After Last Weekend’s Altercation
Cas said, “You screamed at a lady, you bugging the fuck out, homie,” Casanova could be heard saying to Soulja Boy. “You got shit all over your face. Are you bugging out? You high? You smacked? You don’t see how she ran out?”
Soulja however quickly got cover for his action. He responded “If they females, they need to talk like females,” he said. “Why she talkin’ like she gangster?
Well, the two rappers got on the phone during Soulja Boy’s session of Instagram Live to amend the broken sides, eventually laughing with one another, and quickly moving past the minor altercation.
“I’m good. I don’t want no problems with nobody,” Casanova said. He went on to warn YoungDrako against allowing his inner circle to egg him on in the process of making bad decisions. “N*ggas around me used to amp me up,” he said. “Don’t let nobody gas you… Rappers is dying out here, homie, off of little shit like this. I ain’t letting no blog trick me out of my shit.”
Kcee ft. Timaya – CC
The Up-Beat Dance-hall tune was served Hot and produced by – Orbeat. The video for the song has been shoot and scheduled for released any moment from now!
Enjoy the Audio to the fire Tune “Erima” and share your thoughts.
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Sunday, January 20, 2019
“I Don’t Regret Singing Logo Benz” – Lil Kesh Reaffirms
Punch Entertainment caught up with Lil Kesh for an interview recently, and the singer revealed he has no regrets on releasing his latest song “Logo Benz which generated a lot of controversial remarks regarding the morally degrading lyrics adopted in the song.
You would recall the song was about indirectly promoting the widespread mysterious theft of female panties which has been rumoured to be used for money rituals by desperate evil doers which many find so insensitive and ridiculous. People felt why would such a song be released at a time when the whole nation is scared of the situation and desperately looking for a way to end the calamitous act.
However Lil Kesh has cleared the air on the issue while also stating he does not regret releasing the song. He said,
Logo Benz was inspired by things we saw on social media and in our environment. One of the trending news now is how people are stealing pants for money rituals. One of those things they buy with the money is Benz cars. We thought we should do a song about it and create awareness; this is what we have been doing as musicians. But I guess people got the wrong impression. When it came out, it was heavily criticised and people felt we were promoting money rituals. I understood why it happened because some parts of the lyrics were not too clear. If we had looked for a better way to put the story out there, people would have understood it better.”
He added, “We have been able to create so much awareness on the issue and I am sure we have been able to save lives. Even if it was just one person we saved by releasing the song, I am happy. I don’t live with regrets. If I could go back in time, I would still release the song. But this time, we would do it in a way that it would not be misunderstood.”
Friday, January 18, 2019
Harrysong – Journey
Journey. Alterplate head honcho, Harrysong kicks off 2019 with a new single titled “Journey”.
According to Mr Songz; My desire is to inspire as many young people as possible & let God use me to change as many lives as possible the way he used other people to change my life.
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Music Sarz – Legwork (Riddim)
Sarz comes through with his latest effort and this lovely piece of new music is titled “Legwork”.
The single which is off his recently released EP “Sarz Is Not Your Mate”.
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Bally – Jaiye Jaiye ft. Zlatan & Lil Kesh
The anticipated collaboration of Bally featuring Lil Kesh and Zlatan is the most talked about as the young bull drops this to celebrate with his fans.
The Sagamu born singer team up with the two hit makers in cooking this hot vibes titled Jaiye Jaiye. The song was produced by Rexxie and Mixed by Spirit Mix.
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DMW – Bum Bum ft. Davido & Zlatan
This new song sees DMW Boss, Davido teaming up with rave of the moment and Zanku crooner, Zlatan Ibile team up together on a single.
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Sean Tizzle – Gyal Dem
Sean Tizzle kicks off the new year with a new tune and he titles this one “Gyal Dem”.
The lovely new tune has an amazing vibe and we think that the singer may be back to make giant strides in this new year.
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T Classic – “Nobody Fine Pass You” (Prod. by Iambeatz)
Following the massive success of hit single FALL IN LOVE featuring the Mayor of Lagos, Mayorkun.
MIXNAIJA lead act T Classic is back with another hit single titled “NOBODY FINE PASS YOU“.
The single is produced by hit maker IAMBEATZ.
Listen and enjoy!
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Superboi MATTER“. Ft horlagold
Following the massive success of hit single ORO MI
Superboi is back with another hit single titled MATTER“. Ft horlagold
This time around, superboi made this more loving for the girls them.
Listen and enjoy!
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Thursday, January 17, 2019
Mzekezeke – Umlilo ft. DJ Maphorisa, Siya Shezi & Sashman
Mzekezeke – Umlilo ft. DJ Maphorisa, Siya Shezi & Sashman. While it’s pretty damning that it’s 2019 and we still don’t know the identity of the musical force Mzekezeke, the musician under DJ Sbu’s tutelage has kickstarted the year for himself with the club banger titled Umlilo.
Mzekezeke – Umlilo ft. DJ Maphorisa, Siya Shezi & Sashman
Vanessa Mdee – That’s For Me ft. Distruction Boyz, DJ Tira & Prince Bulo
That’s For Me ft. Distruction Boyz, DJ Tira & Prince Bulo. Sexy Kenyan musician Vanessa Mdee kickstarts 2019 with a bang with a star studded collaboration That’s For Me which features Afrotainment top tune DJ Tira, Prince Bulo and Distruction Boyz.
Vanessa Mdee – That’s For Me ft. Distruction Boyz, DJ Tira & Prince Bulo
Tekno – “Woman”
Former Triple MG super act, Tekno now Cartel C.E.O kick starts the new year and record label with a smashing single titled “Woman“.
On this record Tekno put more lights on the importance of Woman and her potentials. The talented singer sings that Women should not just be restricted to the Kitchen alone as they can be a huge helper and pusher in a man’s life.
He gave instances of celebrated woman like America singer Rihanna and his dear mother. Tekno is another artiste that talked about women success and intellectual potentials after Davido on “Wonder Woman“. “Woman” was Mixed and Mastered by Mix Monster.
Listen, Enjoy and share your thought about Tekno’s view on “Woman” below
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Quotable Lyrics
Dem say woman place na for kitchen
Say she suppose fry all the chicken
Not suppose to talk for the meeting
Concern herself with the cleaning
My mother is a woman, you can not talk like this
Rihanna is a woman
Koker – “Happy”
Talented songwriter, Koker also known as Koke Boi kicks off the year with a brand new single titled “Happy”; a follow up to ‘Daddy‘.
The Tiwezi-produced track will be part of his forthcoming project ‘La Vida Koker’ which features M.I Abaga, Falz, Vanessa Mdee, and others.
Listen and feel “Happy” below
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(DOWNLOAD): Tope Alabi And TY Bello’s Joint Album “The Spirit of Light” Is Finally Out
(DOWNLOAD): Tope Alabi And TY Bello’s Joint Album “The Spirit of Light” Is Finally Out
Popular Nigerian photographer and singer, Toyin Sokefun-Bello, better known as TY Bello, has teamed up with gospel singer, Tope Alabi, to release a joint album titled ‘The Spirit of Life’.
The collaborative work, which was released on Wednesday, contains 17 tracks of spontaneous worship.
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TY Bello, who recently clocked the age of 41, took to her Instagram page, where she shared a teaser from the new song.Skales – Feposi
Skales – Feposi
Mr Skales Kick Starts 2019 with a hot new Single which he titled
“FEPOSI”. The latest smash to be hit single was produced by Runtinz.
DOWNLOAD: Skales - Feposi (5.0 MiB, 80 hits)Thursday, January 3, 2019
J-PappyHUMANITARIAN ft BOUNCE
J-Pappy ft BOUNCE HUMANITARIAN
BOUNCE creates unique sound that help to define and makes him versatile, He releases this new lovely song ft J-Pappy title “ HUMANITARIAN ” as the first single of the year 2019
The bible says whosoever find a wife finds a good thing.. And finally he found true love in Vanessa ??
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Download, Listen and share
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Music: Olamide poverty die
YBNL boss is BACK!! Olamide get us in a gyration mode in this new single “Poverty Die” produced by the talented pheelz.
Olamide is currently working on the YBNL Mafia Album which would feature both old and new members on the YBNL crew, he’s now taking a break from that to give us a dance single here with “Poverty Die”. An animated video for the single would be released in a matter of hours.
The single “Poverty Die” marks the last single for the year from the YBNL Boss before the release of YBNL Mafia forthcoming album.
Listen, Enjoy and drop your comment about the new jam below;
Quotable Lyrics
When i wake up, no be by my power oo
Oluwa lo kuku so wa ooo
I go down on my knees and thank God ooo
Poverty Die die die die, Poverty die die die
And I step into the street for my paper
I dey hustle make the poverty le japa ooo
Ki Oriburuku ma lo ya ile wa ooo
Oriburuku ji na si’le mi, Irina ji na si’le mi
A’yi ni owo lo’wo ji na si’le, i want get plenty money
[Video] Olamide – “Poverty Die”
[Video] Olamide – “Poverty Die”
[Video] Olamide – “Poverty Die
“Poverty Die” is a prayerful tune produced by Pheelz (Mr Producer). This is a wonderful way to end the year as Olamide, Baddo thank the Lord for letting him see each beautiful day and prays to God to make Poverty die as he hustle everyday, money illness should stay far way from his life and lastly wants Big Mulla.
Shortly after the release of the new jam, Olamide serves us with the Animated video done by Poka as promised.
Watch the animated visuals below;
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Music: Trey Songz – Wrist Watch Ft. Tory Lanez
Here is a new cut titled “Wrist Watch” featuring Tory Lanez. Take a listen below and share. Download Trey Songz Wrist Watch Mp3 below.
Music: Trey Songz – Automatic Ft. O.T. Genasis & Shy Glizzy
Here is a new cut titled “Automatic” featuring O.T. Genasis and Shy Glizzy. Take a listen below and share. Download Trey Songz Automatic Mp3 below.
MUSI: Trey Songz – Body High Ft. Swae Lee
Here is a new cut titled “Body High” featuring Swae Lee. Take a listen below and share. Download Trey Songz Body High Mp3 below.
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Music: Trey Songz – Please Don’t Cry Ft. Rich Da Kid
Here is a new cut titled “Please Don’t Cry ” featuring Rich Da Kid. Take a listen below and share. Download Trey Songz Please Don’t Cry Mp3 below.
Music: Trey Songz – How Dat Sound Ft. 2 Chainz & Yo Gotti
Here is a new cut titled “How Dat Sound” featuring 2 Chainz and Yo Gotti. Take a listen below and share. Download Trey Songz How Dat Sound Mp3 below.
Music: Trey Songz – Don’t Say Shit Ft. Chris Brown & Fabolous
Trey Songz Don’t Say Shit
Trey Songz has decided to celebrate his birthday today (Nov. 28) in a big way. The singer has just dropped not one but two new projects titled 11 and 28, marking his born day (11.28).
Both projects feature 10 songs each. 11 showcases more of his traditional R&B side with all solo songs with the exception of the previously released ‘Shooting Shots‘ with Ty Dolla Sign and Tory Lanez.
28, on the other hand, is more towards the ratchet/Hip-Hop side featuring collaborations with Swae Lee, Dave East, Jeremih, Yo Gotti, Chris Brown, Fabolous, Rich The Kid, Tory Lanez and more.
STREAM: Trey Songz – 28 Album
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Trey Songz 28 Album
Trey Songz has decided to celebrate his birthday today (Nov. 28) in a big way. The singer has just dropped not one but two new projects titled 11 and 28, marking his born day (11.28).
Both projects feature 10 songs each. 11 showcases more of his traditional R&B side with all solo songs with the exception of the previously released ‘Shooting Shots‘ with Ty Dolla Sign and Tory Lanez.
28, on the other hand, is more towards the ratchet/Hip-Hop side featuring collaborations with Swae Lee, Dave East, Jeremih, Yo Gotti, Chris Brown, Fabolous, Rich The Kid, Tory Lanez and more.
Download Trey Songz 28 Album Zip below.
Trey Songz 11 Album
Trey Songz 11 Album
Trey Songz has decided to celebrate his birthday today (Nov. 28) in a big way. The singer has just dropped not one but two new projects titled 11 and 28, marking his born day (11.28).
Both projects feature 10 songs each. 11 showcases more of his traditional R&B side with all solo songs with the exception of the previously released ‘Shooting Shots‘ with Ty Dolla Sign and Tory Lanez.
Stream the project in its entirety below and share. Download Trey Songz 11 Album Zip below.
Music: Oluwadaeyvid – Listen
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Oluwadaeyvid Listen
Oluwadaeyvid is a Fast rising singer/songwriter from Nigeria, he’s here with his debut single in the form “Listen.” He combined forces with Parpahz; doing the production duty. Peep the new cut below and share.
MUSIC: Timi Dakolo – I Never Know Say
Top Nigerian vocalist – Timi Dakolo, delivers a new single titled “I Never Know Say”, produced by Nigerian sound maestro – Cobhams Asuquo.
“I Never Know Say” is a highlife tune and a love rendition apparently dedicated to his wife – Busola Dakolo. Peep below!
Dj Blast – Orisirisi V (Wizkid Vs Davido Mix)
At the young age of 2, Bobby “BLAST” Akinboro immigrated to America with his family from Lagos, Nigeria. Growing up in Arlington, Texas he was influenced by a plethora of music genres and turntablists. Today, BLAST is a mobile DJ combining Hip-Hop, Rap and Afrobeats to provide a great experience for the culture through music. Listen up to this brand new mixtape by Dj Blast below..
(Watch Full Video): Mr Eazi Releases Documentary For Lagos To London
Lagos To London: Mr Eazi Releases Trailer For Documentary
Popular singer, Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, better known by his stage name, Mr Eazi, on Wednesday, November 28, released the official documentary for his latest album – “Lagos to London”.
In the documentary, the Banku music singer appears to take the focus away from himself, and show off the people who worked behind the scenes on the project.
After exploring different genres of Nigerian music, the Lagos to London film traces afrobeats’ gradual infiltration of London, which is described as “the backyard of Lagos.”
That’s where Mr. Eazi decided to leave his job selling pre-owned phones in July of 2016.
The trailer also highlights the story behind the cultural evolution of music from Lagos to London through the eyes of trailblazers from both cities.
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